From Values to Action

Leaders are characterized by their ability to influence subordinates, peers, and external stakeholders. Values-based leaders, however, take influence one step further. They use influence to inspire and motivate others, in an effort to effect positive change and make the world a better place. At Baxter International, a global health corporation, Harry M. Jansen Kraemer Jr. practiced values-based leadership for more than twenty years. While serving as chairman and CEO, he helped the company make a difference in the world. In From Values to Action, Kraemer discusses the path to becoming a values-based leader.